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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.36, 913.56 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.36, 913.56 and 436.08 is: 653.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.36 : 913.56 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.36/913.56 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.36x = 913.56 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.36x = 398,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,385.24/609.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.78

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